Globalism And International Globalization

The study of comparative politics is concentrated on state institutions, their interactions on an internal level, and externally, with neighboring states and the rest of the world. The key elements of a state institution, its legitimacy, autonomy, capacity and degree of centralization, are carefully studied in order to classify the state as either weak or strong. These elements are first and foremost internal, as they define the state’s ability to hold power over a specific geographic region and the people residing there. Globalization challenges the study of states in comparative politics, as it continues to expand the hypothetical mind of a state institution and the powers which comprise it, letting its behavior to be affected by international …show more content…
The development of state institutions created a sense of national identity in people over specific regions of land, as cultural values and expectations developed and united people together. This in turn created borders, which allowed states to exercise their sovereignty. Globalization has been creating bonds between people of different identities, through the sharing of information and ideas, which has expanded the individual view, letting it become a world view. As people continue to learn more about other cultures, national identities are being lost and mixed together, which makes it more difficult for states to maintain their traditional legitimate powers. Tradition, culture, history - these are being blended into a complex multi-culture, where awareness and diversity may shine, but old world values are lost, along with the state’s function. An interesting point to consider is how do the cultures of the world hold true to their individualities and true beliefs, in a world that will only continue to diversify? The creation of a world multi-culture would challenge all state institutions, as they find themselves presented with controlling a new type of people, who are bound by an international culture. Because this type of society would essentially be born on it’s own and not through the development of a state, any current central power would lose its current capacity. The globalization of culture will reset the ability of any state to hold control over its people. In addition, globalization has created a variety of underground networks, where people with radical ideas have the ability to gather, distribute information, and organize politically. The existence of these underground political organizations continues being a great threat to world powers, as their gatherings are hidden within the technological networks, until they are ready to be discovered. The connections and agendas made within these groups are typically